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The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-22

be faIrly and uuthfully asserted
that in no portion of the civilized
world can a million and a half Of
people be found who are more
temperate than the people of Kan
sas.
There is not a town, city or
nsighborhood in the state in which
an Illegal traffic in liquors can be
carried on FOR single week if the
local officers discharge the duties
enioinedupon them by law with zeal
and fidelity. Provide the necessa-
~ laws to compel local officers to
discharge their sworn duties, and
toremoye them when they neglect
or refuse to do so, and there will
beno need to make any changes in
cyl Statutes. On the other hand
4 asvtttteT what amendments are
made nor what provisions are add
ed to the present laws, they viii be
Intellectual so long as the munich
pal authorities of cities or coun-
ties can nulify or disregard them
without fear of removal or punish
ment
The public sentiment of Kansas
is overwhelmingly against the Ii
quor traffic. Thousands of men,
who few years ago opposed pro-
hibition, or doubted whether it
was the best method of dealing
with the liquor traffic, have seen
ana frankly acknowledge its benef-
icent results and its practical sue
cess. The temptations with which
the open saloon allured the youth
of the land to disgrace and destruc-
ton; the appetite for liquor bred
and matured within its walls by
the treating custom; the vice, crime
poverty, suffering and sorrow of
which it is always the fruitful
source, all these evil results of
the open saloon have been abolish
ed in nearly every city and town
in Kansas.
There is not an observing man
in the state who does not know
that a great reform has been accom-
plished in Kansas by prohibition,
There is not truthful man in the
state who will not frankly acknowl-
edge this fact, no matter what his
opinions touching the policy of
prohibition may have been; and 1
firmly believe that if the amend
ments to the law that l have sug-
gested are made, and if authority
is provided for compelling local
officers to discharge the duties re-
quired of them by law, within
three months there will not be an
open saloon in Kansas, and the
sale of Intoxicating liquors as a
beverage will be practically abol-
ished.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-22

counties in this state shah issue license
to any person, firm or association Of per-
sons engaged or desiring to engage in the
sale of sprituous, vinous or malt liquors,
ormedicated bitters capable of producing
INVESTIGATION, upon payment by such per-
son. firm or association Of persons of all
occupation taxes herein levied for state
purposes. and such additional occupation
taxes as shall be levied by commissioners
courts and by incorporated towns or cities
and also fling the bond required in sec
ton of this act, the evidence Of Dayment
of all tax upon such occupation shall be
the receipt of the county collector of tax
es for such amount Of tax as shall have
been or may be assessed and collected for
state and county purposes apon such oc-
cupation, and the receipt oftae city col
lector of taxes for the amount of such
tax paid any city or town wherein such
business or occupation may be carried on.
If any county clerk shall issue license
to any dealer in Intoxicating liquors Kitas.
out first requiring the bond provided for
in this act, he shall be fined not less than
500 nor more than $500, For issuing the
license herein provided for, the county
clerks shall be entitled to charge and re-
ceive a fee of p cents for each license so
issued.
Sec. : The license required by this
act shall be posted in some conspicuous
place in the house where the business or
occupation for which sueh license is nee
essary is carried on; and fol a failure to
so conspicuous post such license at or in
such place of busines IS, any person or any
member of any firm or association of per-
sons so falling shall be guilty of a INSIDE
meanor, ana upon conviction thereofshall
be fined in any sum not to exceed SIS;
and each day ofsUch failure to so eonspic-
uously post such license shall constitute a
separate offense. Approved March29, 1857.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-22
What They said.

l saw lonely wanderer,
In rags and tatters clad,
He said 4 am drunkard,
And that Is why I'm sad"
He said my life Is wasted
My loved ones are all gone,
Yet I'll vote for Prohibition,
And help the right along"
Chores Then OF to ricfoiy, Goo
rHhelp yoa,
On 10 rieiory, proS '7ork, roic.
1 saw weeping woman,
And she was poorly dressed,
She said, 4 am a widow
And sorrow stirs my breast
My husband took to drinking,
And though he loved his wife,
His Kindness soon was ended
In the drunkard's selfish life"
He gave up all our living
To the man who sells the rum,
And though it almost killed me,
He sold our little home.
He said as he was dying,
You've been an angel wife.
Now work for Prohibition,
Warned by drunkards wife
I saw little child
Made orphan by the rum;
Her eyes we're full of sadness,
To her no JOY could come.
Her mother died of sorrow
Her father, whiskey slew
She cried for Prohibition
Saying vote it, vote it through"
I saw a holy angel,
Bending from the sky,
He saw our world of sorrow,
And heard the anguished cry.
Then drawing nearer, nearer
He shouted throughout the land;
vote for Prohibition
And God viii by you stand.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-22

Safe. permanent and complete are the
cures of bilious and intermittent diseases,
made by Priclliy Ash bitters. Dyspepsia,
general debility, habitnaI constipation,
liver and kidney complaints are speedily
eradIcated from the system. Ii disinfects,
cleanses and eliminates all malaria. Health
and vigor are obtained mere rapidly and
permanently by the use Of this great nat
nral antidote than by any other remedy
heretofore known. As blood purifier and
tonic it brings health. renewed energy and
vitality to worn and diseased body.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-22

An exchange asks: Should a
farmer striker Sometimes, yes;
sometimes, no. For instance, he
should not strike merchant for
credit If he can help it. When an
officer Is recreant to his trusts and
asks a farmers vote the second
time, if he don't strike him just be
low the belt he ought to do so with
his vote anyway Texas Former
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-22

We now have the opportunity to
promote sobriety, thrift and happi-
ness without endangering the sue
cess and perpetuation of the demo-
cratic party, and l am in favor Of
doing SO; and shall at the COM
ing election so vote, not because [
believe prohibition the most eff
ficient remedy which could be
adopted for these evils, but be-
cause in my judgement it favors a
policy which will do much for the
improvement of the condition of
our people, pecuniarily, socially
and morally, and towards placing
them on higher and better plane
Of civilization.
JOHN II. REAGAN.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-22
Inter State Commerce Bill.

An exchange gives US the sub
stance of the interstate commerce
bill as follows:
l. 1t applies to all railroads
having lines in two or more states,
running into another country.
.. \ railroad includes all fer
ries, water lines, etc, controlled
by the same company as the main
line.
3. This section forbids all differ
emit or discriminating charges,
preferences or prior services.
4. Short hauls over a portion of
the line shall pay no more than
hauls over the whole line.
5. Provided that commission
herein appointed may admit that
it is reasonable and right to do SO.
d. roofing, to keep up rates, Is
forbidden, and an offense each day
it is continued.
7. Within ninety days after it
passes all lines shall offer for pub
lie inspection bills of rates and
fare, not to be changed without 10
days notice.
s. Forbids lines combining to
prevent continuous hauls with a
view to increase charges, as short
hauls.
9. Violations of its provisions
entitle suits for damages with
counsel fees, in United States
Courts or before the commission.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-22
Road Notice TO Land Owners.


State Of Texus To p. L, Callahan and F.
County San Saba C. Cunningham, residence
unknown. and to j 7 Cunnln CHAM and II. G.. Gun
ninsham and 10 W. Il. Leverett for himself and as
agent for A Cunningham Of the state Of Alabama
ana Mrs ". Tan and to all persons whom it
concern
You are hereby notified that the Undersigned
Jury of Freeholders acting under and by virtue Of
an order of the county court OF San saba county,
will the 2lrd day fApril 4. d. iss7 proceed TO
meet the land owners above mentioned Ia recon
slider their claims if any there he. at the Court
House IN san Saba on the damage accruins from
running of End class road as was run out and
marked By the undersigned jurors on the ..ih
DAY of january, ts-d Commencing near the Lid
stone fam and terminating nj the Double Ford on
Clorado river IN said county, and which may run
through certain lands owned hy YOU and will at
that time assess the damages il any claimed by
YOU.
Witness our hands this the 18th OF March, ls-'
Simon Fox.
y VI, johnson.
J. ". Murray.
Jacob Bird
J. Z. Sanders.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-22
4 City OF Beauty Women.

Detroit, Mich, is noted for healthy,
handsome ladies', which the leading ply
sicians and druggists there attribute to
the general use and popularity of Dr. Har-
ter's Iron Tonic.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-22

The west half OF lot in the Harwood
and Feutress addition to the town Of San
Saba, formerly owned by Judge Townes,
good house, kitchen, barn, lots, water and
everything convenient. VIII be sold at a
bargain
Aneat residence, containing four rooms,
besides dining room and kitchen, two
good chimneys, barn and all necessary
0uthonses. Situated on Wallace street
near the business part Of town.
THE RECTOR BROTHERS RANCH.
1856 Acres or Land, on Cherokee creek.
200 acres good cedar timber. 200 acres
are sili4hlo land, 200 acres in pasture
under g6od cedar fence Small field.
dwelling house, cribs, lots, ETC., and a
nice yonng orchard. Cherokee creek, q
never falling stream, runs through the
tract one mile, has one Of the finest springs
in San Saba county, and large, fine fish
ponds The entire tract, exceptthe cedar
brake. Is covered with a fine coat of grass.
This ranch and improvements can be
purchased for s5000-no better bargain or
more desirable place can be found any
where. Title perfect.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-22
Allison & Martin,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS

Have absolute control Of the property
described below, and will take pleasure
in giving information to residents or nom
residents concerning it, If You want 4
good home in one OF the most prosperous
and healthy counties in the west. call on
rs OF write to Us, and we will find a
place 10 suit
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-22
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BETTER TREES

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49,
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The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-22
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S. ". YOE.

Ar-TDKEEX AT Law
80 7zfate anf CpIlerIins Agent,
FAE Gana TELAH
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The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-22
Through Texas,
sun-rfiug for al points reached by Rail.

Tie Only Route 10
L-aaFasas, 1roEuuood Coleman, and
BslinEcr.
conEecfing ~ Tompie
WITH TIE MAIN LINZ FOR
alresEel, Eioas.en. Richmond, H-iiyille,
sraiy. lirenham, Caldwell
Hsiaao. Cameron.
-i51e<E, fleburne, Aira-ado, Fort
sEersh and Dallas.
TIE ONLY ROUTE
auuirg SID fhr9ngh Trans between
GalFasfen aad fGrf Worth
Two TRAINS DAILY
cLEBu HkE AMI DALLAS.
THREE TRAINS DAILY.
ELEEEIox ASD HOUSTON.
er CnzcLes.
sqleadid Equipment.
DiFecf Connections.
a THAT YOUR TICKETS BEAD
VA THIS ROUTE.
Fnr farfilsr infarraa7iou address
I1aEs @-cAkK, sTAkR ;. JONES
81. Ra=nsr AsI P4ss-Agt-
a1LEr1tous Dallas
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-22
MISSION VALLEY
NURsER LES.

Zhess Nurseries aere established
Nissioa valley. Texas. IN $50.
csec1rs better tasi and shipping
1clli1es Sc hsre removed - the
sslL Hesf Texas a Pacific rail
~. teu miles shove Victoria aud
ieai miles from the old icseation-
Re have mzae the most ex-
alztze ezfeElmelts, combined
~ cnrriul ssadv.
seEfAeEz Texas Groand for
q Third of a Century
Re hare sgared neither care nor
zfsnse tllef cruli increase the
elle ~ auI results - she people.
y hsEs 1est ~ large
Experimental Grounds
49, = ...-s serr-ai. b Ia a. Eruif aaI
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1rr e. al1I-lIa - 49, 80 - ar ~
- go ta.l1'.Is SCI y 49, =. fiir uI1rf-
$50 fIr1I4
- eaza4 5000 r-a-rl.s-r
- 4r4lHsar = sai.lIr f1lss al
is1af 80 lNa 49, I1.ar s|II.l ,1II4..r..I. A.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-22
Is Prohibition a Success in Kansas!

separate ofiense. Approved Mareh29, 1881
I --=-z-
Is Prohibition a Success in Kansas!
Wefnd in some Of our exchanges
the following statements, credited
to John 4. Martin, now Governor
of Kansas, bearing on the question
of prohibition in that state. The
first was made in 1881, when pro
hibition was pending in that state
the second is a part Of his message
to the Legislature after the law
had been in opertion six years:
MARTIN IN 1881.
1 opposed the adoption of the
amendment for three principal rea-
sons. l. Because it was an unwise
and unlawful infringement upon
individual liberty, ard an assum-
ton of power beyond the legiti-
mate functions of civil government.
2. Because its honest enforce
ment would be impossible and viii
utterly fail in accomplishing the
objects of its friends and will
produce evils more perilous than
all the drunkards and grog shops
in the land.
Now, has the law been enforced?
Mo- VIII it be enforced? MOI
Why? Because it does violence to
public judgment; is injudicious,
violent, extreme, fanatical, and I'M
lawful and unjust exercise of pow
er, the result Of ignorance, stupid
ity and fanaticism.
Another objection to the
amendment and law is, it devel-
ops and brings to the front a
class of hvrycrits, spies, detectives,
liars and informers the most
loathsome and offensive class Of
vermin that can possibly affect the
body polite. This is the class of
men fostered, encouraged and sus-
tanned by the law last winter-a
class more dangerous to the the
peace, good order and safety of So
ciety than common murderers or
robbers.
Men from all parts of the globe,
with known habits, customs and
peculiarities have been by the di-
rect agency Of the state, invited
and urged to come to our state,
with the assurance that these hab-
its and customs would be reeog-I
nized and protected-that they
could atleast enjoy the same de-
gree of personal freedom they did
in Europe. That the amendment
viii keep migrants from our state
l think perfectly plain.
MARTIN N 1887.
tits your duty, gentlemen of the
Legislature to see that laws are
enacted that viii give practical eff
feet to the decision of the people
on this great question. (Prohibi-
ton
l stated in my message a year
ago that, while the law of 1885 en-
bodied some defects, its general
results had been very favorable.
[ have seen no occasion to reverse
this judgement
\ great reform has certainly
been accomplished in Kansas. In
temperance IS steadily and surely
decreasing. In thousands of homes,
where want and wretchedness and
suffering were once familiar guests
plenty, happiness and eontentment,
now abide Thousands OF wives
and children are better clothed and
fed than they we're when the sa-
looms absorbed all the earnings of
husbands and fathers. The mar
vicious material growth of the state
during the past six years has been
accompanied by an equally mar
velous moral progress, and it can
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-04-22

a THAT YoUR TICKETS READ
VA THIS ROUTE.
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TIE ONLY ROUTE
arlirE SID fhronrh Trans between
GalFasten sad ferf Worth
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1887-01-13
letter THIN HNGNG

Fort Smith (Ark.) special: John ".
Parrott, one of the Indian territory MUIR
derers, to have been hanged here on the
lith inst, had his sentence committed to
I've years Imprisonment in the Chester,
LII. penitentiary to-day. Parrot became
very angry, IN hearing the telegram read.
because he had not received an uncondi-
tional pardon. His crime was the killing
OF an old man named McAdams and his
son, in the Cherokee Nation last summer.
He Claimed the killing was lone in SELF
defense, but the jury, thinking otherwise,
found him guilty on both counts Of the in
dIctment for both murders. Judge Parker
only sentenced him for one murder. and
the Communication may not help him much.
Tor he may now be sentenced to hang for
the other murder If the court sees fit to
sentence him.
Jackson Crow, a negro Desperate and the
murderer OF Charles Wilson, a prominent
ChOctaw citizen. was brought In to-day
from the Choctaw Nation and lodged in
the United States Jail. CrOw resisted ar
rest. and Marshal BarnhiiI had to set fire
to Grows house and barn and smoke him
out before he would surrender. There were
a number of women and children in the
house at the time. but the marshal and his
posse were stood off by Crow with his Win
chester rifle. Grow was caught Sunday.
and while attempting his arrest BarnhiIl
had his feet badly frozen and is suffering
great pain.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1887-01-13
A Story of Charles Francis Adams.

The late Charles Francis Adams was proud
Of the fact that he was the son and grandson
of a president He thought, however, that lie
had some of the elements Of greatness in him
apart from his ancestors, AMI l I'm told that
he grew very tired Of being introduced as the
grandson of John Adams and the son Of the
great John Quincy Adams. He expressed
this feeling at a political meeting az which he
once spoke in connection with Hannibal Ham,
lin and other prominent men, Mr.. Adams
was the last speaker. The others referred to
MIN in their speeches, aud nearly every one
dilated on the fact that they had with them
that day the son and rands of q president.
When at last Charles Francs Adams was in
troduced, the chairman of the meeting said:
II am very glad that ] can introduce to you
to-day the grandson Of President John Adams,
and the son of the great John Quincy Adj
ans" Charles Francis Adams opened his
speech BY sa ing; The fact of my ancestry
has been referred TO several times during the
evening. l am proud of INV father aud grand
father, but | wish it distinctly understood that
I appear before you as myself and not as the
son and grandson of any man" He then went
on and made one of the most powerful
speeches of the day.-Cor. CieUslaad Leader.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1887-01-13
Child Labor in the Coal Regions.

The miners boys and girls have no child
hood. Hundreds of children from Z to Is
years Of age are at work at the hard-coal
mines slat picking, and at the s~oft-coal mines
coke trimming and mule driving. Hard,
drudging toll is the lot of these little ones, all
day long, in the dust and CRIME OF the picking
shed, winter and summer. What wonder that
the majority of graves in the miners cemetery
are short ones. a stunted. Gef-auded child
hood, a sickly and infrm youth, snd q man
hood Old and decrePit before its time; this is
rot an experience among these
coal workers. 1t is true that there is a law
forbidding the employment of young children
in colleries on the statute book, bet the evil
dence is convincing that it is very rarely en-
forced. The poverty of the parents and the
Indifference of the employers stand in the
way. As late IS 1888 there was no compulsory
school law in Pennsylvania. and if there be
now. it is, like the law referred to above, al
most never enforced in the coal regions.
When work is slack the miner sends his boys
to school, where they get all the education
they ever have. At other times they, as well
as their father, must work.-GeoTge Il. Deni-
son. in Work and Wages, HolgOke, Nass
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1887-01-13

Dumb institution. superintendent OF the Reform
school. superintendent OF the Insane Hospital
Institute for Feeble Minded Youth, warden OF
State Penitentiary, principal Of the State Normal
school, and board Of regents of the University Of
Nebraska. Also transmitted are the annual re-
ports of the board of railroad commissioners
Commissioners, State Agricultural society, StatS
Horticultural society, and State Historical So
ciety.
sage will be found the following tabulary state
nlents: Register OF convicts discharged from NO
vember 30, 1886. Pardons and communications
granted and remission of fines. Statement OF IN
surance policies now in force covering property
and buildings belonging TO the state. Report OF
expenditures for executive ONCE lOa .ns Two ye sHs
received FROM the general government ana PAID
into the state treasury during the two
wears msn, o snd 1a;gf,oad ReeT in 81. state 81; giving name Ssnae,
number Of miles, the assessed valuation per mile
and total assessed valuation OF railroads. state
ment giving number of miles OF railroad con
structed in the state during the years 1885 and
1886. Statement showing the appropriations
needed for the operating expenses OF the govern
ment fr ,m the 3lst day OF March; 1851, 70 Ine PSI
ance of each remaining in the state treasury NO
vember 80, 1855, the receipts and disbursements
to November 30. 1886, and the balance remaining
liz the state treasury November 80, 1885.
CONCLUSION.
Nebraska. passing through the days OF infancy.
and youth. long since entered into the period or
vigorous life, and stands today among the pros
porous and prominent commemorative or the
nation.
In material progress and upon all lines OF de-
valopment, the strides of Improvement have been
without precedent. The changes that have been
inwrought into her history are marvellous and
far reaching. The throb of progress, filling all
occupations. stimulating all industries. intensity
ing all acti titles, is strong and constant.
That my services have been given to the state
at so prosperous a time in its history Will be TO
me a pleasant memory. The many courtesies
and acts of kindness received at the hands OF
those who have been co-workers with me in the
discharge of public duty, call for my hearty and
sincere thanks, which are hereby returned: To
those who in the bestowal OF their confidence
have so honOred me, to the people, from whom
this great trust was received. l wish, before
closing my relations with the executive office, to
make profound Acknowledgements: and in con-
Guiding my message, to express the Wish and
hope that the future of Nebraska may. under the
continued guidance of the Ruler OF nations, be
that OF peace, happiness and prosperity mnlnter-
rupted. JAMES w. DAMES;
EXECUTIVE CRANsEs, LT'coLS, January g, 1887.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1887-01-13

A little friend of ours was recently taken TO
the barber's shop to have his hair cut for the
first time. As the barber cut and clipped, the
little fellow seemed to become considerably
alarmed. for be suddenly said, in anxious
tones, You'll leave enough to grow, won't
you, mister!'-Harper's B1zr.
1t is the fact that faintng has gone out of
fashion. Whether the stays are worn looser
Dr. whatever may be the cause, ladies fair.
now only on the stage and in Eovcls-San
FrGncisro Ill q.